Jefferson State Maidens of Mayhem roller derby team has match in Yreka on Saturday

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May 3, 2013 at 2:08 PMMay 4, 2013 at 12:00 AM

SISKIYOU COUNTY– The Jefferson State Maidens of Mayhem Roller Derby Team has a home match on Saturday in Yreka.The squad is set to face the Shasta Roller Derby Hit Squad at the Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m., with the action starting at 6 p.m.The theme of the night is "May the 4th be with you."The event is a Star Wars theme and the crowd is encouraged to dress as Star Wars characters, with prizes being given out.The storm troopers from "Storm Trooper Ranch" in McCloud will be in attendance at the event.A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Stable Hands Therapeutic Riding Program. Tickets are $10, or $12 at the door. Kids under 10 are free. Tickets can be purchased at Old Skool Ink in Yreka, from a roller derby girl, or at www.brownpapertickets.com. To learn more about the team, check out a feature that ran in the Daily News recently at www.siskiyoudaily.com/article/20130426/NEWS/130429812/0/SEARCH.